How to pronounce ushanka
Say it like oo-SHAHNG-kuh. Ushanka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAHNG).
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- oo
- SHAHNG
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ushanka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SHAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ushanka
American and British speakers say ushanka in essentially the same way: /uˈʃɑŋkə/ in the US and /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: oo-SHAHNG-kuh.
What does ushanka mean?
- A traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps.“I have no idea why he's wearing a ushanka in triple digit heat; bro's forehead must be drenched in sweat.”
Words that rhyme with ushanka
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ushanka.
Questions about saying ushanka
How do you pronounce ushanka?
Say oo-SHAHNG-kuh. The American pronunciation is /uˈʃɑŋkə/. In British English it is /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ushanka?
Ushanka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAHNG). Broken into parts: oo · SHAHNG · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ushanka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /uˈʃɑŋkə/ and the British form is /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.